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May 25, 2025
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Securing Multiple Roles for Our Client Bridging
In 1987, Fran Heitzman, a former entrepreneur and the custodian at Pax Christi Church, received an unusual request: could the church use a donated piece of furniture?
He said no—but he saw a bigger opportunity. Fran made a few calls, found a social service agency that needed the item, and delivered it himself. That single act of kindness sparked a movement—Bridging was born. The idea was simple but powerful: connect those who have with those who have not.
Today, that mission has grown into the largest furniture bank in the United States, serving more than 13,000 people annually as they transition to housing stability.
The DEJ Group’s Role: Talent That Scales Mission
As Bridging expanded its impact, it needed a team of leaders who could sustain growth, drive innovation, and steward community relationships.
The DEJ Group partnered with Bridging over multiple years to lead several key executive and development searches:
Director of Programs – A leader who could manage operations while delivering client-centered services with empathy and efficiency.
Director of Finance – A strategic financial steward with nonprofit experience and a mission-first mindset.
Development Coordinator (Now Development Manager) – An early-career professional identified for their growth potential—now a rising leader in the organization.
Director of Development – A seasoned fundraiser to expand revenue streams and amplify the organization’s story to donors and partners.
Results: Mission-Aligned Talent. Sustained Organizational Growth.
Through discovery sessions, stakeholder interviews, and DEI-centered sourcing strategies, The DEJ Group delivered:
- A diverse and qualified candidate pool for each role
- A seamless process tailored to the nonprofit’s values and pace
- A lasting impact by placing four critical leaders who have helped shape the organization’s next chapter
Client Testimonial:
“Each hire we made with The DEJ Group helped us not only grow, but grow with purpose. Their team understood our mission, our people, and the importance of building trust through every step of the process.”
Case Study
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Service: Executive Search
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